Economy, Industry & Agriculture
The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy · 26 OctConsider the following statements regarding India's ethanol blending programme and the regulatory framework for flex-fuel vehicles:
Statements
- Flex-fuel vehicles are designed to operate on different blends of petrol and ethanol, and the emission standards applicable to them are prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
- E100 ethanol fuel, once permitted for flex-fuel vehicles, can be used in any petrol-powered vehicle as an alternative fuel, provided the vehicle meets prevailing BS-VI emission norms.
- India's push for higher ethanol blends in transport is driven partly by an energy import-substitution strategy aimed at reducing dependence on conventional petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?